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Bolton introduces ‘virtual’ eye clinics to slash appointment times

The Royal Bolton Hospital in Greater Manchester has launched 'virtual' eye clinics to cut the time it takes for patients
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University of Salford academic wins international award for services to nursing informatics

University of Salford lecturer Dr Nick Hardiker has won the Virginia K. Saba Informatics Award for his contribution to nursing
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IT managers cite cyber security as key to NHS transformation

9 in 10 IT decision-makers believe cyber security is key to digitising the NHS, according to new research from cyber
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NHS Digital turns to ‘ethical hackers’ with new £20m cyber security unit

NHS Digital is employing the help of white hat hackers to test its defences against cyber-attacks.
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NHS England backs 11 new innovative technologies

A device which spots early signs of Sepsis is among 11 new innovations NHS England is promoting.
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Cerner expected to announce cloud deal with Amazon

US health software giant Cerner is thought to be on the verge of announcing a major new cloud deal with
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Industry news in brief

This month's industry nibs features NHS academy launching a leadership training programme for community pharmacists.
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Hack, healthcare and ‘social needia’

David Walliker, chief information officer at Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals Trust, recalls his first hack event and how
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St Patrick’s Mental Health Services launches first mental health EHR in Ireland

St Patrick’s Mental Health Services has set its sights on informatics after launching Ireland's first mental health EHR.
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CNIO says observations technology is a ‘win-win solution’

A Global Digital Exemplar trust has installed a monitoring device in 14 clinical areas, supporting 243 beds across the trust.
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